On July 15th the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) statement admitted that their December 1st 2010 MARS (Mortgage Assistance Relief Service) Rule, which created penalties and limitations for parties (including Realtors) who offer mortgage assistance for homeowners, had"...unintended consequences that might result from applications of the advance fee ban, in the context of a real estate professional assisting a consumer in negotiating or obtaining a short sale " For that reason, the FTC will place "a forbearance of enforcement that applies ONLY to REAL ESTATE BROKERS...who assist consumers in negotiating or obtaining short sale...:
This ruling proves that Real Estate Agents play a fundamental role in the short sale process. If you are or someone you know needs to sell their home and has a loan that is greater than the value, I urge you to find a local realtor who specializes in short sale or call me and I can help or refer you to a qualified agent in your area.
The Mike Realtor Team sells Homes in Bloomfield, Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Farmington, West Bloomfield. Rochester, Troy, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Northville & Auburn Hills. Call us at (248) 644-4700 X 242 or check us out at www.ShortSaleOaklandCounty.com or www.mikerealtor.com Mike Sher
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